Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys at Law

10/16/2026

“More public education is needed aimed at reaching people before disability strikes. Many people learn about SSDI only after a diagnosis or injury, exactly when the burden of navigating a complex system is heaviest.”

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Buffalo Office
424 Main Street, Suite 615
Buffalo New York, 14202

Florida Office *
625 Casa Loma Blvd, Suite 1202
Boynton Beach, Florida 33435

716-856-7091 - Office
716-725-1233 - Cell
[email protected]

* Florida practice is restricted to representing claimants before the Social Security Administration.

Technology can help the half of Americans who do apply, but education efforts are needed for the half that don’t, a lawyer said.

10/08/2026

“According to the organization, nearly 72,000 veterans and first responders have participated in events nationwide since its founding, spending approximately 5,000 days on the water. More than 53,000 volunteers have given their time and attention to HOW's programs, with 17,000 families served alongside military members, to date.”

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Buffalo Office
424 Main Street, Suite 615
Buffalo New York, 14202

Florida Office *
625 Casa Loma Blvd, Suite 1202
Boynton Beach, Florida 33435

716-856-7091 - Office
716-725-1233 - Cell
[email protected]

* Florida practice is restricted to representing claimants before the Social Security Administration.

Nonprofit provides free, nature-based wellness experiences for veterans, first responders and their families experiencing trauma or PTSD.

10/06/2026

“The audit was commissioned after state lawmakers sought answers about lengthy disability claim delays and growing backlogs. However, auditors say they were unable to fully determine how long applicants are waiting or identify the primary causes of delays because the Social Security Administration denied access to key claims-processing data requested during the review.”

If you have any questions about this topic, please contact one of my offices at:

Buffalo Office
424 Main Street, Suite 615
Buffalo New York, 14202

Florida Office *
625 Casa Loma Blvd, Suite 1202
Boynton Beach, Florida 33435

716-856-7091 - Office
716-725-1233 - Cell
[email protected]

* Florida practice is restricted to representing claimants before the Social Security Administration.

A new state audit is raising questions about South Carolina’s ability to address delays in the disability benefits process, highlighting the complicated relationship between state and federal agencies that share responsibility for reviewing disability claims.

10/02/2026

How beneficiaries receive Social Security payments is changing, with electronic transfers phasing out paper checks. Some benefits to the switch include faster payments on a scheduled date that automatically appear in your account and increased security due to reductions in mail theft and forged checks.

If you have any questions about this topic, please contact one of my offices at:

Buffalo Office
424 Main Street, Suite 615
Buffalo New York, 14202

Florida Office *
625 Casa Loma Blvd, Suite 1202
Boynton Beach, Florida 33435

716-856-7091 - Office
716-725-1233 - Cell
[email protected]

* Florida practice is restricted to representing claimants before the Social Security Administration.

09/25/2026

“According to the Center for American Progress, people living with disabilities were more than three times as likely as voters without disabilities to report difficulty casting a ballot in the 2022 election…”

If you have any questions about this topic, please contact one of my offices at:

Buffalo Office
424 Main Street, Suite 615
Buffalo New York, 14202

Florida Office *
625 Casa Loma Blvd, Suite 1202
Boynton Beach, Florida 33435

716-856-7091 - Office
716-725-1233 - Cell
[email protected]

* Florida practice is restricted to representing claimants before the Social Security Administration.

By Jeffrey Freedman Article appeared in The Buffalo News Tightening up voting requirements for American citizens by asking them to provide proof of citizenship, restricting mail-in voting, and posting ICE...

09/23/2026

“It is horrifying that any American should be forced to endure months or even years of waiting for benefits they worked hard to earn. Care cannot be put on hold. Congress needs to step up for our disability community and end these harmful waiting periods once and for all.”

If you have any questions about this topic, please contact one of my offices at:

Buffalo Office
424 Main Street, Suite 615
Buffalo New York, 14202

Florida Office *
625 Casa Loma Blvd, Suite 1202
Boynton Beach, Florida 33435

716-856-7091 - Office
716-725-1233 - Cell
[email protected]

* Florida practice is restricted to representing claimants before the Social Security Administration.

Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) on Thursday introduced legislation to phase out waiting periods for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicare benefits. Kim’s bill, the Stop the Wait Act…

09/17/2026

“The VA’s role in community care includes coordinating referrals, conferring authorizations and sharing medical information with your outside provider. Roughly 40 percent of all VA-funded care is delivered through community care, and the VA continues to expand the program.”

If you have any questions about this topic, please contact one of my offices at:

Buffalo Office
424 Main Street, Suite 615
Buffalo New York, 14202

Florida Office *
625 Casa Loma Blvd, Suite 1202
Boynton Beach, Florida 33435

716-856-7091 - Office
716-725-1233 - Cell
[email protected]

* Florida practice is restricted to representing claimants before the Social Security Administration.

Learn how to qualify, get referrals and access local care through VA community providers

09/16/2026

"The SSA says that these scams can begin with a phone call, letter, email, text or message on social media. They might use the name of a real employee and have credentials that appear real..."

If you have any questions about this topic, please contact one of my offices at:

Buffalo Office
424 Main Street, Suite 615
Buffalo New York, 14202

Florida Office *
625 Casa Loma Blvd, Suite 1202
Boynton Beach, Florida 33435

716-856-7091 - Office
716-725-1233 - Cell
[email protected]

* Florida practice is restricted to representing claimants before the Social Security Administration.

About 660 Americans reported losses tied to the operation, but many more may not have come forward.

09/09/2026

“This outdated and exceptionally low resource limit makes it hard for older adults and individuals with disabilities to deal with emergencies when they arise, save money for routine expenses, or make financial plans for their future. People are unable to save for expenses that keep them housed, such as first and last month’s rent or their annual property taxes. The resource limit rules can also cause people to lose their SSI and in many cases, Medicaid.”

If you have any questions about this topic, please contact one of my offices at:

Buffalo Office
424 Main Street, Suite 615
Buffalo New York, 14202

Florida Office *
625 Casa Loma Blvd, Suite 1202
Boynton Beach, Florida 33435

716-856-7091 - Office
716-725-1233 - Cell
[email protected]

* Florida practice is restricted to representing claimants before the Social Security Administration.

The SSI resource limit can prevent older adults and people with disabilities from saving for emergencies. Learn about common solutions, including resource exclusions and ABLE accounts.